I'm on a Biological treatment have been for 5 yrs, which according to the link means, I'm probably in the high to very high category, but it may not be straightforward for everyone, as it might not be recorded by their primary care (G.Ps) although for me it should be fine as about a month ago my G.P did actually add the bio treatment to my prescription list, so for me, I should be traceable through the G.P practice.

From the link

NB the following biologics may or may not be on a primary care record/database as they are prescribed in secondary care but can be searched for on HES if given in a day case unit, eg X92.1 includes rituximab, tocilizumab and infliximab. Subcut drugs, eg adalimumab and etanercept, are supplied by homecare companies.

The receipt of any biologic probably puts the patient in the high or very high category.

I'm on a Biological treatment have been for 5 yrs, which according to the link means, I'm probably in the high to very high category, but it may not be straightforward for everyone, as it might not be recorded by their primary care (G.Ps) although for me it should be fine as about a month ago my G.P did actually add the bio treatment to my prescription list, so for me, I should be traceable through the G.P practice.

From the link

NB the following biologics may or may not be on a primary care record/database as they are prescribed in secondary care but can be searched for on HES if given in a day case unit, eg X92.1 includes rituximab, tocilizumab and infliximab. Subcut drugs, eg adalimumab and etanercept, are supplied by homecare companies.

The receipt of any biologic probably puts the patient in the high or very high category.

Thanks for the link, being on methotrexate and a diabetic looks to put me into the high or very high category. I have a feeling that I will get skipped over as my GP isn't allowed to prescribe me the methotrexate, I can only get that from the hospital consultant, anyway, time will tell.

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Thanks for the link, being on methotrexate and a diabetic looks to put me into the high or very high category. I have a feeling that I will get skipped over as my GP isn't allowed to prescribe me the methotrexate, I can only get that from the hospital consultant, anyway, time will tell.

You should maybe contact your G.P, My G.P put all my Hospital home care drugs on my G.P prescription list but can't be ordered via G.P they read **********hospital only do not dispense**********

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Why are the people who prepare for the inevitable being castigated? "Greedy, selfish, idiots" etc. You are probably doing the same.

Every single visit to the supermarket increases your risk of being infected, or passing on the infection. Any vaccine is at least a year away. The vulnerable are being advised to isolate for 12 weeks, and everyone is being told to avoid all unnecessary human contact.

If you are in a financial position to do so, you'd be stupid to not fill up your trolley in order to limit your risk of dying prematurely. Who are we to judge other peoples trolley contents, they could be buying for 10 people, or have IBS.

Any ire should be saved for the supply chain, and the retail outlets, empty shelves increases anxiety. We are told there is plenty of food, plenty of toilet roll, so why isn't it on the shelves.

Limiting opening times and rationing essentials to silly levels increases the risk to everyone. They should be expanding opening times if anything, to spread out the influx of customers.

£30 a day limit is a ridiculous idea, as is no trolleys - family of 4, you are going to have to go shopping 200 times a year with such a limit.

Your trying to defend the indefensible, even if someone fills their trolley to the top they'll still have to return for perishables within in a few days, your post is nonsense.

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That seems very strange considering nearly all hospital referrals, treatment updates and certainly discharge notices are corresponded through the GP surgery.

That's normally how people get hospital referrals in the first place. Hospitals will then usually correspond with GPs to advise of the outcome and next steps after treatment with the GP.

I find it hard to believe there is not something in your records. I would have a discussion with either the treating physicians office or the surgery if its something you need to request.

It does sound strange but I can confirm in my case,

I've always had to mention about the biological treatments if I'm seeing new G.Ps or healthcare professionals.

I've been on these biological drugs since 2013 which the hospital dispenses via 2nd party healthcare providers.

it's only since last month 25th Feb 2020 that its been added to my G.Ps records of prescription drugs, it's now on record,. Obviously it's mentioned in hospital reports that are sent to the G.P surgery, but prior to this year, it wasn't available on my Summary Patient Record which list my allergies and prescription medications.

they will use the hospital database as well as GPs to find the most vulnerable that need the assistance.